JET Charge are proud to have been awarded the turnkey contract to provide rapid electric bus charging infrastructure at Elizabeth Quay Bus Station – marking a new step in electrifying Perth’s bus fleet and public transportation in Western Australia. The contract award was jointly announced by Hon. Catherine King MP and Meredith Hammat MLA.
The project is an initiative that is part of a $250 million collaborative effort between the Federal and State Governments that will transform the Elizabeth Quay bus station in Perth, making it capable of supporting new electric buses. It is part is part of a $250 million joint initiative between Federal and State Governments – which includes the introduction of 130 brand-new electric buses, the installation of charging infrastructure, and upgrades to manufacturing facilities to boost electric bus production.
Once the cutting-edge charging infrastructure is in place it will support the operation of 18 electric buses on the Perth CAT bus service and allow rapid charging during layover windows, meeting operational needs. Kempower will supply the charging hardware for the project, with its DC satellite system offering unique advantages.
JET Charge’s Bus Sector Lead, Alex Bowler says “Kempower’s DC satellite system charge technology will play a crucial role in the transformation. Its unique modular architecture with dynamic power management allows high output from a compact footprint, so it’s perfectly suited to optimizing spatial restrictions at Elizabeth Quay and working amongst busy bus movements.”
Tim Washington, JET Charge CEO states, “We’re honoured to play a pivotal role in the journey towards electrifying the bus fleet and contributing to a cleaner environment for the people of Perth. We’re committed to providing the cutting-edge charging infrastructure required to support the electric buses of the future, and we can’t wait to witness the positive impact this project will have on the community, environment, and the future of public transportation in Western Australia. We extend our sincere gratitude to the Federal & WA State Governments via the Public Transport Authority for entrusting us with this significant project.”
Works are expected to commence in early 2024, with the first of the Perth CAT electric buses schedule to go into service in the second half of the year. The project is a testament to the collective efforts of governments, businesses, and communities to pave the way for a more sustainable, eco-friendly public transportation system in the heart of Western Australia.
About JET Charge
JET Charge is Australia’s leading electric vehicle charging infrastructure business, on a mission to accelerate the uptake of EVs by breaking down the barriers to EV charging. They are charging partners for many of Australia’s largest vehicle manufacturers, leading corporates, and government agencies. JET Charge specialises in EV charging engineering, hardware supply, electrical installation, and maintenance, as well as EV charging grid integration services.
To learn more, visit https://jetcharge.com.au/
